Sony makes some of the best LED TV around. While we would always advise brand agnosticism, it’s natural to want to stick with what you know – so if you’re happy with your current Sony TV, you came to the right place. We’ve rounded up the best Sony TVs available right now between 49- and 65-inches, drawing on our extensive library of reviews.
Sony has it all, including 4K models that use both LCD and more modern OLED panel technology. The Japanese giant even offers 8K sets, if you’re ready to make the leap. All of the below TVs also offer HDR support. HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, and is a way of showing the differences between light and dark parts of the picture, meaning a more detailed image. Sony’s sets support various HDR formats, including HLG, HDR10 and Dolby Vision, but not HDR10+.
Sony TVs tend to use Google’s Android TV operating system, which supports all the major streaming apps including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+ and Google Play Movies & TV. There’s also voice controls, so you should be able to say, “Ok Google, find action movies” to search across your favourite apps.
1. Sony XR-55A90J
The best TV you can buy right now, Sony or otherwise
SPECIFICATIONS
Screen size: 55in (also available in 65in, 83in) | Type: OLED | Backlight: not applicable | Resolution: 4K | HDR formats supported: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Operating system: Google TV | HDMI inputs: 4 | ARC/eARC: eARC | Optical output: Yes | Dimensions (hwd, without stand): 71 x 122 x 4.1cm
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2. Sony KD-48A9
Sony’s first 48-inch OLED TV is extraordinarily good.
SPECIFICATIONS
Screen size: 48in | Type: OLED | Backlight: not applicable | Resolution: 4K | HDR formats supported: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Operating system: Android TV 9 | HDMI inputs: 4 | ARC/eARC: eARC | Optical output: Yes | Dimensions (hwd, without stand): 62 x 107 x 5.8cm
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3. Sony KD-65XH9005
One of the best performance-per-pound Sony TVs you can buy in 2021.
SPECIFICATIONS
Screen size: 65in | Type: LCD | Backlight: Full array | Resolution: 4K | HDR formats supported: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Operating system: Android TV 9 | HDMI inputs: 4 | ARC/eARC: eARC | Optical output: Yes | Dimensions (hwd, without stand): 83.3 x 145 x 7cm
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4. Sony KD-55A8
This OLED is one of the best Sony TVs we’ve tested recently.
SPECIFICATIONS
Resolution: 4K | Screen type: OLED | Operating system: Android TV | HDR formats: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDMI: 4 | USB: 3 | Optical: 1 | Dimensions: 122.7 x 71.2 x 5.2 cm (w/out stand)
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5. Sony KD-49XH9505
A brilliant Sony TV that sets the benchmark for all 49in sets.
SPECIFICATIONS
Screen type: LCD with direct LED backlight | Resolution: 4K | Operating system: Google Android TV 9 | HDR support: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | HDMI inputs: 4 | USB inputs: 3 | Optical output: 1 | Dimensions (HWD, with stand): 109.3 x 69.9 x 26.1cm
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6. Sony KD-49XG9005
A great Sony TV for when space is at a premium.
SPECIFICATIONS
Screen type: LCD with edge LED backlight | Resolution: 4K | Operating system: Google Android TV | HDR support: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | HDMI inputs: 4 | USB inputs: 3 | Optical output: 1 | Dimensions (HWD, with stand): 109.3 x 69.9 x 27.4cm
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Sony makes some of the best LED TV around.
7. Sony KD-65XF9005
Impressive features and excellent picture quality give this Sony TV serious appeal.
SPECIFICATIONS
Screen type: LCD with direct LED backlight | Resolution: 4K | Operating system: Google Android TV | HDR support: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision (via later update) | HDMI inputs: 4 | USB inputs: 3 | Optical output: 1 | Dimensions (HWD, with stand): 89.8×144.7×29.7cm
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8. Sony KD-75ZH8
Sony’s most affordable 8K TV yet delivers bags of detail and great sound.
SPECIFICATIONS
Screen type: LCD w/ direct LED backlight | Resolution: 8K | Operating system: Android TV 9.0 | HDR support: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDMI inputs: 4 | USB inputs: 3 | Optical output: 1 | Dimensions (HWD, with stand): 122.6×191.3×43.2cm
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Sony makes some of the best LED TV around.
9. Sony KD-75ZF9
A massive 4K Sony TV with suitably top-of-the-range performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Screen type: LCD with direct LED backlight | Resolution: 4K | Operating system: Google Android TV | HDR support: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDMI inputs: 4 | USB inputs: 3 | Optical output: 1 | Dimensions (HWD, with stand): 103.9×167.6×39.9cm
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10. Sony KD-65AG9
A talented Sony TV, especially where sound quality is concerned.
SPECIFICATIONS
Screen type: OLED | Resolution: 4K | Operating system: Google Android TV | HDR support: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDMI inputs: 4 | USB inputs: 3 | Optical output: 1 | Dimensions (HWD, with stand): 71.4×122.6×25.5cm